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CAG Finds Undue Favor to Consultant-Contractor in Mizoram Parking Project
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:39 AM
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The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged irregularities, saying a consultant‑contractor received undue advantage in the state’s parking infrastructure scheme.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Mizoram parking project highlighted procedural lapses that gave a consultant‑contractor an unfair edge. The audit found that the contractor was appointed without a competitive bidding process and that contract terms were modified to its benefit, resulting in higher project costs.
The CAG recommended that the contract be re‑evaluated, any excess expenditure be recovered, and disciplinary action be considered against officials implicated in the irregularities. It also called for stricter compliance with procurement norms in future infrastructure schemes.
Mizoram state authorities have been asked to submit a response. The state government said it will review the findings and take appropriate corrective steps, underscoring its commitment to transparency in public‑private partnerships.
The observation adds to a broader national focus on ensuring accountability in large‑scale development projects, where similar concerns have been raised in other states.
The CAG recommended that the contract be re‑evaluated, any excess expenditure be recovered, and disciplinary action be considered against officials implicated in the irregularities. It also called for stricter compliance with procurement norms in future infrastructure schemes.
Mizoram state authorities have been asked to submit a response. The state government said it will review the findings and take appropriate corrective steps, underscoring its commitment to transparency in public‑private partnerships.
The observation adds to a broader national focus on ensuring accountability in large‑scale development projects, where similar concerns have been raised in other states.